Powerlite P-38 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Powerlite
Model P-38
First production 1996
Bike category BMX
Bike sub-category BMX
Bike Pricing Check price Here ==>   
Parts And Accessories Powerlite P-38 Parts   
Available Sizes - Boys


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Powerlite Retro Tread
Front: 20 X 2.125 (inches) Powerlite Retro Tread
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 257A Levers
Chang Star Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 4019
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionPowerlite With Power Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsPowerlite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC 410
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket typeSteel
Crankset parts and sizes 44 Teeth
GT Power Series 1-piece Chromoly
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 16 Teeth
1-speed

Powerlite P-38 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typePowerlite

Other Specs of Powerlite P-38

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Chrome-plated
- matte black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsGT Alloy Platforms
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatPowerlite BMX
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
GT Chromoly Micro-adjust


Powerlite P-38 bike review

Powerlite produced the P-38 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a BMX bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $329.99.
Powerlite BMX P-38 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Chrome-plated and matte black .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 2.125" Powerlite Retro Tread tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 4019, 36-hole. Powerlite equiped this exact model with Chang Star cantilever brakes, Chang Star 257A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Powerlite used Chromoly material for the frame. Powerlite with Power Bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Powerlite.
For the smoothest biking experience GT Power Series 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC 410 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Powerlite.